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honestly the name/ moniker is offensive. It has its roots in a time in which the noble Native AMericans were referred to as "savages, redskins, heathens etc."

in fact there are over 600 recognized native American nations (tribes) and each is distinct in its personal culture and beliefs.

To be honest such monikers such as the Seminoles, Chiefs, Illini, Blackhawks, Braves, Chippewas, etc are not offensive as they refer to either specific Nations or some aspect to the culture at large. (Chief for example)

Actually we have Washington Wizards, Mystics, Nationals & Capitals...but no one seemed to suggest the name "Warriors."

Which can still be a reference to the Native American iconography and root and yet not be as offensive. the "R with the feather" could morph to a "W with a feather..."

My panties aren't up in a roar about the name redskins, but truth is truth, period.

Nice presentation, GY.
Yes, Redskins is more derogatory than other directly representative names, as you said.
It has been Redskins for over 75 years and it wasn't any Indian tribes/nations that complained... it is the media making news for itself in a time when too many are prone to political correctness. This has been going on for years, but never gained much steam. Suddenly the media has resurrected it.
Much ado about nothing.
I'm only 1/16th Cherokee, but I'm proud of that, and don't care if they change the name or not.

There are two things most people get wrong about offensive behavior/language.

The first is that you can't tell people what should or what shouldn't offend them. You can't try to rationalize with them by saying "Oh well, I didn't mean it that way so you shouldn't take any offense". It just doesn't work that way.

And the second; you don't have to be the target of an insult to be offended either. Offensive remarks and/or actions can have plenty of collateral damage.

Who cares about the name? Not too many people on this world are sensitive enough to let a teams name bother them, i mean seriously? They have been around a long time and people wanna complain now? Please

There are two things most people get wrong about offensive behavior/language.

The first is that you can't tell people what should or what shouldn't offend them. You can't try to rationalize with them by saying "Oh well, I didn't mean it that way so you shouldn't take any offense". It just doesn't work that way.

And the second; you don't have to be the target of an insult to be offended either. Offensive remarks and/or actions can have plenty of collateral damage.

How many of you saying that it's 'no big deal' would be OK with a team that is called the "Washington porch monkeys"? I bet no one would find that acceptable. There is no difference between the two. Open your eyes.